Avalon Waterways Reviews

ship was very nice and staff verynice. food was adquate. Seine river not much to look at. tours were good with the exception of the abby, wish we had done something different. tour at abby dissapointing.

Already have. They were friendly, helpful, and went the extra mile in providing us with excursions even when the ship had mechanical problems. I was always confident they had everything under control and my safety was a primary concern. I especially want to call out Erik-Jan Bleeker as an excellent cruise director. The captain was also excellent. I was amazed how he docked without barely a tap and maneuvered through the locks.

Excellent experience with ship, cruise director and crew! Avalon has consistently been my favorite cruise line. Excursions and special entertainment made days and evenings fly by...

Our cabin was very nice except the vibration from the engine was quite disturbing at times. The staff were friendly and helpful. The tour director loved his own voice and spent far too long talking about nothing! The food was good but certainly nothing to rave about. Altogether far too much time spent on busses going to mediocre sites. Sorry to be so negative. It was just so different to other river cruises we have taken. I realize this is somewhat new territory so you have obstacles to overcome. We have cruised with AMAWaterways in the past and their standard of quality would seem to be A little superior.

Food, tours, ship, staff were all excellent.

Our wine tasting France river cruise was fabulous and even more than met our high expectations! Our ship and stateroom was lovely, wonderful captain, cruise director, and staff were excellent. We were impressed how every time we embarked or desimbarked, our caption was there to greet us. Our complements to the chef. Best food we have ever had on any ocean or river cruise. We highly recommend Avalon on any of their itineries.

too many options to put their hand in your wallet. Land-Tours were rather rushed. Too many optional tours that should be should be included in the original price. Meal variety not the best. Staff seemed to be always packing things up, rather than attending passengers. Very poor seating availability for the Outdoor BBQ lunch. Hardly any on board entertainment compared to Viking

It was great!!

We had a very good time on board the Avalon Impression being fed and watered by a very fun and professional crew. Our itinerary was well planned and executed without flaw...we also saw a lot but never felt rushed. The groups were smaller than other river cruise excursions so you always felt like you were learning more in a more intimate setting. Budapest to Amsterdam was fantastic.

My first time in Europe. There isn't one thing I would change.Food, crew, accommodations all exceeded my expectations.

We enjoyed the fact that it was an "interactive" cruise. Good food, good size crowd, great experience.

This trip met all our expectations. We would do it all over again, although perhaps when the weather warms up a little more! :)

This was a great river cruise. The ship was new and well appointed. The staff was always cheerful and helpful. The food and wine on board was exceptional. The tour director is the best in the business and the best in the Avalon fleet.